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About Abbot engineer. (Camp Abbot, Or.) 1943-1944 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 20, 1943)
Friday, Aug. 20, 1943 ABBOT ENGINEER Page Four Male Call by Milton Caniff, Creator of Terry and the Pirates" Stand By To Repel Side Boys HOW WE \ THE INVIpW'COMMITTEE FIXED Foe. ) IS EVEN NOW PRODUCIN' T H 'S H IN D Iö ? / TH' ÖEN-VOU-WINE HAND s___ _____\ EHÛ2AVED COME-ON.' 3 f ^ S W iP M aj. Fuller Wages 21 Campaigns On U. S. Far-Flung Chess Boards Maj. Lawrence J. Fuller, com manding; officer of the 52nd Enter. Tng. Bn. here, is strategist in 21 campaigns now being “ waged” on the nation’s far- flung chess iioards. The major is a contestant in a correspon dence tournament s|M>nsored by Chess Review, house organ for followers of the game. Although most of his chess games were played "on the board” while a cadet at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, correspondence chess is by no means new to the major. One of his most unusual games was one with a man in England. Many an Branch Library Lists After Work Schedule envelope was licked before the contest finally ended in a draw. Playing time; Three years. Before coming to Camp Abbot, Maj. Fuller was a member of a chess team at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., which gained consid erable recognition by defeating St. Louis’ team. “ St. Louis probably thought they’d get no more than a prac tice session out of our team,” the major recalls. "But we had some good players on our side. One was a former champion of the Pacific Coast, one the former champion of Vienna and another a former champion of the city of London.” J A bbotizers PIN-UPS FOR CHIN-UPS C a n n e d B u g le C a lls Abbotmen Urged Not to Abuse G! Mail Frank Privileges, Rules Warning that continued abuse of the free mailing privilege ex- tended to service men may result in a change of rules, camp post al authorities suggest that all military personnel be reminded again of the regulation covering the privilege. stipulates The regulation franking privileges shall be ap plicable to only personal mail and post cards. However, sold- iers and their families have re- peadetly tried to send packages, announcement cards, and other mail in direct violation of the order. The sender's name, grade, and the designation of service to which he belongs, and the word “ free” must be in the sender’s own handwriting. Although greeting cards are also acceptable, free of postage, it was pointed out that the priv- ilege does not apply to air mail, registered mail, insured or C. O. D. items, parcels or packages, newspapers, printed or mimeo- graphed materials, and letters of officer’s clubs or other organ- izations. Neither is it permissible for former business men to use the privilege to carry on their busi ness. " T I T A " Screening Set a t T h e a te r G raduation Se t for 51 s^Bn SIGHT FOR BARE WALLS Pvt. Stanley Sudol, percussion Thissophisticated chick is Betty The t e m p o r a r y library in Brewer, whose vocals send GI’s Irving Berlin's smash hit, ist and Service Co. bugler was at' at Abbot out of this world. For Tomorrow will, he a "red letter building 1.352 on Group avenue “This Is The Arm y” originally Betty or worse, she’s our choice the controls Wednesday morning day" in the 51st Engr. Tng. Bn will be open from 1800 to 2100 for a pin-up girl. scheduled to be shown in the when for the first time Abbot- as the |H(st's first contingent ot and from MIX) to 1700 each Sun men were awakened by “ can ABBOTheater on Sept. 2 and 3, trainees go through their grad has been postponed for about day to meet increasing demands ned” reveille calls. uation paces. two weeks, it was announced to for books. Miss Caroline Pad- Recently recorded by the From 0715 to 0745, championi day by Lt. Henry' L. Hansen, dock, post librarian, announced Camp Abbot band, under direc ships in fisticuffs will be deterf new post theater officer. today. tion of Warrant Officer Charles mined. From 0800 to noon, rooki Lt. Hansen replaces Lt. B. New books cannot be checked S. Spalding, band leader, "wax ies, under the command of LtJ out, but a supply of books do ed” reveille consists of four one- The world's champion army Klabanoff, who was transferred Col. Coke Matthews will take this week to a new’ station. The nated in the Victory book cam side records, lasting 10 minutes. in its own world's champion en final t?sts in all training sub paign are available for circula Retreat and the national anthem tertainment, “ This Is The Arm y” new officer, like his predecessor, jects. From 1300 to 1600 they tion, Miss Paddock said. New also are transcribed on one was successfully premiered last was one of the first SCU offi will prepare for a grand parade books may be read in the library, record requiring about three Wednesday evening at the Capi cials arriving here. at which time Post Commar.dei A new attendance record was however. A wide variety of cur minutes to play. tol theater in Bend with Camp Frank S. Besson, Lt. Col. Clar rent magazines and newspapers Abbot personnel playing an im established last Sunday when ence J. Douglas, Director oi 1756 servicemen and Wacs view also is available. portant role in raising funds for Training, Major Burr E. Adams ed “ Pilot No. 5", surpassing a Wac Named Clerk to the Army Emergency Relief. supervisor, Military Brat^l^anc Camp Abbot’s bands—the mar previous box office mark of Maj. LeCompte Joslin, ^ B - iv i Chaplain Goldburg CAMP Ml sit PLANS 1496 set three weeks ago. tial and jive combo- provided sor, Weapons branch, \uu in: Pfc. Anne Eisenstein, Wac Capt. E. H. Zobel, music con lilting strains. Maj. M. J. Cua- spect the troops. Co. SCU 1973, is holding sultant for the Ninth service dra, Hqs. Commandant, served BABIES, JUST Gl BABIES With the completion of thei dim n the varied duties as command in Fort Douglas, Utah as emcee: T Sgt. William V. basic training, 51st men will bi BRIGHTEN HOMES OF 2 tierk to Chaplain Norman is expected soon to introduce Hanson, Message Center chief eligible for furloughs before bet M. Goldburg of the lltli classes in group singing and in told the approximately 600 open OFFICERS and EM HERE ing assigned to new duties Kngr. Tng. Gp. struction in "small instruments.” ing night guests aims of the combat engineers. The stork v i s i t e d the He also will assist in formation “ She’s performing her du AER, and three towering Abbot- homes of two Camp Ahliot ties marvelously,” said Chap of a post choral society, com men -Cpl. Charlie Cook, B-57; officers and an enlisted man A word to the spies is suffi posed of i l l ’s and Wacs, current lain Goldburg. She replaced Cpl. Herert Gray, C-52, and Pvt. during the week. cient! ly under informal rehearsal by Cpl. Samuel Hasman. Serv Lawton Austin, B-54 comprised A daughter, named Mar Warrant Officer Charles S. Spal ice Co. who has been trans the color guard. Sgt. George garet, was born to Lt. and ding, Camp Abbot band leader. ferred to a new station. Minch, native of Bend, whose Mrs. T. E. Pennington, as exploits in Attu won him sev sistant Provost Marshal. A eral citations, was introduced son,' christened August J. to the crowd and spoke briefly. Minke the III, was the cause All in all, the gala premiere of much rejoice by Lt. and was a brilliant, colorful heart Mrs. A. J. Minke, Jr., 11th stirring show for the most won * Being a weekly ralendar of events listing activities in la m p Gp. adjutant. A son, dog- and Bend for t amp Ahliot personnel. For listings phone Ext. 8 derful cause in the world—A. tagged Michael Jeffry, E. R. brightened the home of T 4 r n u it v i tu ck l i i l . me lives or FRIDAY others, and valuable property and and Mrs. Henry "Bud” Pur BEND USO: Informal activities, 1830. equipment by always observing strictly . SATURDAY cell of the QM Salvage Post Recreation Units all orders concerning the secrecy of | BEND I ’SO: Dance, Community Sing, 2030. branch. Receive Radio Sets messages. BLDG. NO. 211: Officers' dance, Informal. In Officers' Mess, 2100 Another home like touch was to 2400. added to Camp Abbot recrea SUNDAY ABBOTheater: Matinee, 1400: Regular Shows. 1830, 2030, week tion units this week when eleven days. On weekdays. 2 shows nightly: 1830-2030. radios were distributed by the ATTEND CHURCH: Chapels on post or churches in Bend. Post Special Service Office. CAMP BALL PARK : Varsity haseball game, 1330. BEND USO: Dunkers Club. 1015-1100; Musical Gems iclassical A combination radio and Two Shows Nightly— 1830-2930: Matinee. Sundays at 1400 recordings), 1500; Buffet Lunch. 1500-1700; Snacks. 1900- phonograph was given to the 2200; Party Night-Games, refreshments, community sing Wac Company for its day room, FRIDAY. Aug. 20— "BEHIND THE RISING SUN" from the ing. Register at USO for Home Hospitality. best seller, starring Margo, Tom Neal, Robert Ryan. "This Is f and radios were placed in the MONDAY America” short and news. L PILO T BUTTE IN N ARMY WIVES-VSO Club Meeting, 2000. guest house, the Medical Detach SATURDAY. Aug. t l —"ORCHESTRA WIVES” with Glen r BEND USO: “ Do as you Please Night” - Open House. Miller's hand. George Montgomery and Ann Rutherford “N o rth » ment recreation rooms, the Ser ERTC BARRACKS 919: String Ensemble Practice, 1830. African Album." and color cartoon. vice Company and battalion re BIBLE CLASS: Post Chapel, 1930. SUNDAY and MONDAY, Aug. 22-23— "THE CO N STANTS creation halls of the 11th and TUESDAY N ! MFH with Charles Boyer and -loan Fontaine. Sure to b e l ^ AI.I. PURPOSE REU H ALL Dance for Hqs. Gp. and Tng. Cadre. 12th Engr. Tng. Gps. one of the best films of the year. Newsreel. Music by camp orchestra, 2030-2230. Only corporals, privates TUESDAY, \ug. Î4—"BOMBER’S MOON” with G< eligible. Montgomery. Annabella. Sportvope, color cartoon and fe a t u r i ATTENDS COMBAT St HOOL WEDNESDAY W Lt. Albert P. Willis. Jr., com STATIO N KBNp: "Camp Abbot on Parade," Studio in Pilot Butte WEDNESDAY, lag. 15— (Double f eature) “M BM XKINfft “ ¡¡J. 1945-2000. Interviews, speakers. Audience invited. pany officer of A-52 is attending Bose” with John Lttel, Fill HONEYMOOM CHOIR PRACTICE: Post Chanel. 1930. a school where unarmed combat LODGE” w ith Harriet Hilliard. David Bruce. Ozzie Nelson » BEND USO: "Game Nite." Telephone call home to winner, 2000. orchestra. tactics are taught at Fort Cus THIRSDAY THI KSD \Y. Ang. .•«—"DU BARKY W AS A I-ADY” Re ter, Mich. He will return about. BEND USO "Learn to Dane»'” class 1800. Skelton. Lucille Ball. Tommy Dorsey's Band; latest "March CHOIR PRACTICE: Poet Chapel. 1900. Aug. 30. I Tim e" and newsreel. Full House G re e fs Irvin g Berlin S h o w In Bend Pre m ie re What’s Cookin’? Movie CALENDAR