Page Six
Friday, April 21, 1944.
PX—Army’s Own Market Place,Rendezvous
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3.2, the Surest Way to an Enjoyable PX Evening
Low Prices, Complete
Stocks Adair PX Aim
By CpI. Ben Hirschkowitz
Pu.veycr of popcorn and pop, crossroad.-, grocer and big-town de-
p:.rtment store rolled into one, Joe Private’s own not so private club.
That is your PX, one of the Army’s most useful and democratic devices.
Currently there are sixteen unit.-«------------------------------------------------
in opt ruticn at Adair and included
in these are the main restaurant
as well as the cafeteria and soda
fountain in the Sei vice Club.
The long arm of Army Exchange
Procurement r< aches into every
corner of the land to bring the G1
Known as 'Canteens'
the things he needs over and above
When Army Took Over
those furnished by the Army.
Prices Nice
Is our Post 'Exchange a new
Moreover the prices are scaled
idea? In some ways, yes.
at the lowest figure commensu
But in others it has existed since
rate with sound financial policy
men formed themselves into arm
and. according to Lt. Malone. \s-
ies for mutual protection or to ‘
sistant Exchange Officer, the
wage war.
items charged for many items in
Simple a« are a soldier’s needs,
-,
Adair's exchanges are even low
history tells us that they have al
er than those that prevail at
ways been purveyed to him in some
other Army Posts.
manner or form.
Whut is the item most purchased
'YOU CAN TAKE THIS AND’—Tec5 Chester Trangsrud is telling S/Sgt. John Boehr during
During the Revolutionary War.
at the PX ? Cigarettes, and sales
a round-table discussion. Enjoying the "discussion” are cooks Johnson-, Tiedeman, Sonnier, Davis,
traders called "sutlers” followed
Teel Mason and I’fc. Douglas Hanson, all of the 275th Inf.
at one time approached the stag the Army. They are better remem I ---------------------------------------------
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gering total of a half-million pack- I
bered for the profit that accrued to
I
ages monthly. Coca Cola remains
Beer Chips No Workee, Soldier
them than for the pleasure that
the most popular beverage with
I their wares brought to the Colonial
beer sales running ito impressive ■ 1 Army. Some of our early
(we might say foaming) figures. I | can fortunes were begun
Candy bars, dentifrices, shaving !
manner.
equipment, stationery, shoe polish
The Civil War found the institu-
Profits From Sales
and soap follow in the order named. tion of Post Traders in operation
Restricted nmounts of various
Return to Soldiers
and the situation only slightly im
commodities make it difficult even proved. These were civilian oper
for the Post Exchange to maintain ated without military regulation.
The PX is GI from soup to nuts.
supplies of all items at all times.
It wasn't until 1889 that the For instance:
Remember that many items are "al military began to operate its ow n
It is cooperative in conception.
located” and only limited amounts "canteens" and not until 1893
Our own PX system may have been
are obtainable. Chewing gum, raz that the idea gained Congression
started with a loan from a fluid
or blades, fountain pens and pen- • al recognition. This resulted in
made possible by the earnings of
cils, and watches are examples of the use of public buildings and
PXs in operation long before this
allocated items.
public transportation for the can- camp was built.
Trained Personnel
teens.
The percentage of profit is fixed
Under Lt. William II. R om .
The name canteen stuck until by Army regulation. Careful study
Exchange Officer, and Assistant 1938 when Congress changed it to determines what the PX shall pay j
Exchange Officers. I.ts. Laura V. Post Exchange. At the same time for the items it purchases in the |
«Mat I.. ■ Photo
McNair, Baynard W. Malone and reading rooms, recreational facil open market. A fair share of the
JI KE BOX MUSIC is one of the things you never get away
from in a PX. Here Helen Polk, first PX manager at Adair and
John L. Morrison, a trained ities and restaurants were author profits are indirectly returned to
currently manager of PX 13, tells Pvt. Ray Deton. motor pool
civilian staff is at work in the ized as Post Exchange functions. the men themselves through the
driver and veteran of Alaskan service, that beer chips are no soap.
atores, warehouse and office of
In 1941 the name was changed periodic dividends paid their parent
“Hell, they worked all right in Alaska,” quoth Pvt. Deton.
the Post Exchange.
to Army Exchange and so it is organizations. These funds make
With the barbering and tailoring despite the fact that individual it possible for the various companies and liaison functions is located in Fashion Show; All of It
service made available by the PX, units arc invariably referred to as to purchase items like radios, day Washington, D. C.
) “Under the New Guinea Moon'
there's no excuse for the GI about Post Exchanges.
room furniture, a pool table or
The operations office is in New
New Guinea (CNS)—GIs at a
to set forth on his date to be any
athletic equipment. Perhaps
F
. over
that York, N. Y. and it holds sway
thing less than a specimen of sol
ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY
New
Guinea base
were
asked of by a
party your outfit had recently was requirements, procurement, alloca-
,
. t gort
dierly sartorial splendor.
Oklahoma City (CNS)—Dr. Carl made possible by a PX dividend. 'tion» and finance, to name but a , Red ( ro” K'r s
Coinciding with current policy, R. Bailey applied to the OPA for
Another small portion of the ^cw-
show they would like to see.
the amount of jewelry and novelty permission to buy a new automo profits helps maintain the central---------------------------
items available has been cut con- ¡ bile. "Arey ou engaged in produc offices of the Army Exchange I Camouflage blinds the enemy! fashion show," was the reply. So,
riderably but every effort is made tion of essential materials'” he Service. The principal administo- Don’t take "short cuts.” One man's wearing everything from bathing
to maintain complete stocks of | was asked. "Yea,” the doctor re tion office which handles legal mat- tracks can reveal a well-concealed suits to evening gowns, the girls
gave them a fashion show under
necessities.
plied, “babies.” He got the permit i ters, control, statistics, technical position.
the New Guinea moon.
Stores Arrive at PX Warehouse
m
PXs Began Back in
Revolutionary War
Signal Co' on Photo
WHEN THE HUGE QUANTITIES of material purchased
at the 16 Camp Post Exchanges arrive, they have to be stored
somewhere. The warehouse, naturally, and here Bob Goddard is
shown stacking such items as shoe polish, shaving cream, candy,
ad infinitum.
When PX Runs Short, Order Up
PXs GI; Cooperative
System Exemplified
You Con Buy Clothes/PX 2)
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Or NeceUities (Any
y PXI
Signal Corpa Photo
FILLING AN ORDER from huge auantities stored in the
Post Exchange warehouse is Mrs. Helen Reidel. The greatest quan
tity of any individual product sold is in cigarettes.
Paper Work in Plenty for PX Central Office
Popcorn Peppy at PX 1 Bus Depot)
«luta tag sad arresaorie« ia available at PX 1
a
ITS NO WONDER that Gia cr..| sraawd th« atare cannier of PX IL
(left) and Barda Hi»*«’
g ss ds fra« «ach lovely sta nk»»««™ as <>•«« h*"*r
Service Ribbons to 375 Civilian Employees
I I
Y'ou may have noticed the new
and colorful insignia decorating the
rear ends of Trailblazer vehicles
these days.
It’s "SOP.”
Every Division does it. The pur
pose of the bright-hued markings
is to provide a distinctive insignia
for the vehicles, not only of every
regiment and battalion, but of
"Very individual company and bat
tery.
For example, all vehicles of the
270th Engineers bear the same
symbol, but in different colors for
every company. Headquarters in
red, white and blue; Co. A in red
and white; Co. B in blue and white,
and so on.
Each Division designs its own
vehicle marks, under the direction
of the Assistant Chief of Staff,
G-4. Those for the 70th were
worked out in color by Tec4 Lyman
P. Moody, now attached to Head
quarters, Division Artillery.
Quick—what company, in what
regiment, does that jeep with a
red cross in a white circle belong
to?
j You're right—1st Bn. Hq., 274th
I Infantry!
ATTENTION—WILL THE SGT.
who picked up the microphone at
George White Center please contact
Sgt. Sieff, 4134, or 1st Sgt. Easter-
wood at the Hospital, as the micro-
Iphone is needed immediately for
band engagements.
Signal Corp* Phot«
RAY’ HARTFORD, an electrical maintenance man and old
est PX employee in point of service, receives an award ribbon
from ( apt. Gilbert A. Waite. Director of Personnel, as Lt. Wil
liam H. Ross. Exchange Officer, looks on. (’apt. Waite is being
assisted by his secretary, Faye Woodford. The presentation, at
which 375 civilian employees received ribbons emblematic of six-
nicnths service, took place in Theater I last .Monday afternoon.
500 Civilians Attend
Orientation Programs
Service Ribbons Presented
Át Ceremonies in Theater 4
More than 500 Post civilian em-1 I ployees
do even a better - job than
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ployees
saw showings of “SNAFU” [you are now doing. All these pro
und Army Service Force films at [ grams are yours and are to help
Station Hospital’Red Cross Audi-1 you do the job that is ahead. Let’s
torium and Theater 4 on Friday and do it and get it over with.
Saturday, as part of the orientation I
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program underway.
HOSPITALIZATION PLAN TO
Plus this, and indicatory of th. BK
BY EMPLOYEES
generally high quality of work Post ! Attached to your next cheek you
civilian employees are turning out, I wiU find “n outlin* and “ ballut ,o
was ceremony at Theater 4, Mon-1vote uPon a Hospitalization Plan,
.lay, in which 375 were awarded the!The plan
‘he majority of
votes will be adopted. The War De
Meritorious Service Star, in presen- |
partment wishes a Hospitalization
tation by Captain Gilbert A. Waite, I
Plan of your choosing to be adopted
director of Personnel and Lt. Wil-,
at once. Read the pamphlets care
liam Ross, Post Exchange Officer, i
fully, choose which plan is the most
The presentation was preceded
beneficial to you, and then give
by a program of lively music 1
. I your ballot t<> your Supervisor. The
the SCU band, under baton of Tec4 Supervisor in turn will forward
Bob Henry.
| them to this Office for tabulating.
WANTED: soldier's wife to care
for children, ages 2 and 5, between
1600 and 1900. Evenings free. Ex
change for board and room, with
.double bed, soldier may share room I RECREATION PROGRAM OPEN;’roon RI.rrFKTIftVR ,,. v ,,,-v
I with wife. Mrs. Wayne Traylor,
SOIT...LL „.AVERS WANTED
n
1098 Modoc St., Albany, phone
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Your
Recreational
Program
is
|
j
n
your
Suggestion
Program
as
[1076-R.
| getting as good a start as could be ■ to ways and means of saving man
FOUND: Man’s wrist watch I expected, considering how the rains hours HI)d lht. improvement of
0500 Apr. 14 in Albany bus depot, i have consistently hampered it. One j equipment and procedures, you
Contact Pfc. Aaror. W. Autry, Co. I team has ben formed of men from I have done fine. Several awards
almos t every department on the ' have been made and many dollars
I, 276th.
Post. We need another team and J have been saved.
relief players. A league has been • There ia no doubt but many of
Wesson
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FOR SALE: Smith &
! special. 6H in. bbl., swivel holster, formed and a schedule made be you have now many new sugges
100 rounds
$55. For added tween Officers, Enlisted Men, and tions. Turn them in to the Em
information, phone T, Sgt. Bender, I Civilians. Fellows, if there ia a ployee Relations Section or place
pennant to win. there is nothing I them in the Suggestion Boxes.
2986.
rise good enough. Let's all get be There are awards from $5.00 to
LOST: Full-grown Shepherd dog, hind thia program, play and root $250.00 to be given for all approved
black and white male. Answers to for our teams, and win the Post suggestion-. The amount awarded
> is determined by the saving mad«
name "Pete.” For reward, call Championship.
Some 40 gals a-raring to practice to the Government.
685-YX Albany, or see Jack D.
the first day the weather will per
Fink. 405 West 1st Street.
mit. They too will have a league BOWLERS WANTED
WILL BUY Chevrolet or Plym- and you are going to see real com
All employees, whether men or
|outh. K. T. Elmore. Independence, petition between their teams.
women, young or old, who can iiowl
1 or call Fullmar Service Station.
or think they can, are ri-questecT to
JOB COURSE COMING SOON
turn in their name to Mias Virginia
WANTED: Used car, good tires,
Soon we are to have a Job Meth Brown, Supervisor of the Employee
st dan. Also table-sized radio. Call ods Training Course which will help Relations Section in the office Of
882-.M. Corvallis.
all supervisors in training all em- Civilian Personnel Branch.
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Or Just Browse Around □
waaldaY. »hen yaa cm parcha»«
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Distinctive Designs
Identify All Oufits
Lasts — Founds
Wants — Salea
«t cetera
Hirn«1 Cnr©« Photo
Sxgaal Gar pa
70th Vehicles Marked
With Colored Insignia
SWAPS COLUMN
SI RE. THAT STI FF you need is right on the PX shelf
hut how did it get there? Here's how it all bevins. la the PX'a
"■ntral office Mrs. Mildred Mr<a«lin places an order for something
that Joe CI needs and watte. Orders for huge nuaatities of mer
chandise are placed with business firms th roughoat the country
ITS SWUNG (ALMOST) and al«owt time for «be .am»«« andar«« »hieh
are «aid îLhta«
it PX X «w
A«,«aj.
LL Reber«
C. Eroi» khaki
ia «misted
Ulhan
?WrTta
nn afftew'i
lightweight
Umw*. h»
A e Mra.
— »tete
lute Brawnsale»
aí affieerV
Page Seven
Friday, April 21, 1944.
AdairSentrv
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Weber. 675 Monmouth St., Inde Weekly, has Hung the door wide
pendence. phone 119-J.
open to aspiring GI journalists—
report« rs, photographers, fiction
FOR RENT: Two furnished apt«.. writers — who would like to see
| $40 and $45 Everything furnished, their names and contributions in
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an.
dier magazine.
According to a letter recently
REWARD offer«<1 for return of sent to all eamp editors by YANK’s
Seelai.d w r.stwateh, lost Apr. 15 tn .(amp Feature Editor, CpI. Paul
Theater 1. Pvt. D. J. Warzynski. Johnston, The Army Weekly is
570th Sig. Co. Valuable aa keep anxious to give everybody a crack
at getting his name and the name
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on these two pages in YANK for
original stories, individual style®
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also need the serious ones badly,
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News item«, photograplta and
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